AUGUST 14 — Living, Working And Growing Are The Keys To Success
Today’s passage:
“. . . Faith without works is dead.”
(James 2:26)
Today’s prayer:
“Fill me with Your love, O Holy Spirit, and direct my life.”
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AUGUST 13 — And Who Will Help You Find It?
Today’s passage:
“He drew a circle that shut me out—
Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in.”
—Edwin Markham
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help me to think in terms of others’ needs.”
AUGUST 12 — People And Watches Need Protection From Bumps and Shocks
Today’s passage:
“My prayer, some daily good to do
To Thine, For Thee—
An offering pure of love, whereto
God leadeth me.”
—Mary Baker Eddy
Today’s prayer:
“There is a rhythm in Your world that is
perfect, Lord. Help me with my timing.”
AUGUST 11 — Don’t Waste Your Time Looking For Napoleon
Today’s passage:
“Be not the first by whom the new are tried,
Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.”
—Alexander Pope
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help us see the difference between the letter of
laws and the spirit. Don’t let us hide behind unbending
rules as an excuse for inaction when others need us.”
AUGUST 10 — Both Fishhooks And Falls Can Create Pain—And God Can Heal It
Today’s passage:
“And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee:
for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most
gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me.”
(II Corinthians 12:9)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, guide the hands of all physicians and surgeons who are performing
operations today and bless all those who minister to the sick. Put Your healing
hand on the patients and mercifully grant them quick release from pain.”
AUGUST 9 — Speak And Act With Nothing To Hide
Today’s passage:
“Whither shall I go from Thy spirit? Or
whither shall I flee from Thy presence?”
(Psalms 139:7)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, keep us from trying to deceive You and others.”
AUGUST 8 — Appearances Can Indeed Be Deceiving
Today’s passage:
“Judge not according to the appearance . . .”
(John 7:24)
Today’s prayer:
“When it comes to material things, Lord, help me be content.”
AUGUST 7 — And More Importantly… How Straight Is Your Path?
Today’s passage:
“Straight is the gate, and narrow is
the way which leadeth unto life.”
(Matthew 7:14)
Today’s prayer:
“Lord, help us to keep morally straight.”
AUGUST 6 — Listen To The Wise Teachers In Your Life
Today’s passage:
“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree;
he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.”
(Psalms 92:12)
Today’s prayer:
“O Lord, help us recognize those errors that shut us off from You,
and give us the strength of will to exclude them from our lives.”
AUGUST 5 — Always Remember The Purpose Of Corn Silk
Today’s passage:
“But seek ye first the kingdom of
God and His righteousness, and all
these things shall be added unto you.”
(Matthew 6:33)
Today’s prayer:
“Let me not forget, Father, that as Your child
I have access to Your unlimited bounty.”